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Adult Events and Programs

Registration opens one month before event or program

Ongoing Events

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Books & Brews

One Thursday a month at 5:30pm | 21+

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Stop by Stick City Brewing Company to discuss the monthly book!​

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January 15: Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler

February 19: Harry's Trees by Jon Cohen

March 19: There There by Tommy Orange

April 16: A Thousand Mornings by Mary Oliver

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Board Game Club

Every second Saturday of the month at 10am | Ages vary by game.

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Learn to play a new game every month! Fun for the whole family!

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Ruff Writers Take-and-Make Craft & More

Once a month | Multigenerational

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Pick up some craft resources and stories for multigenerational family time. This brown bag program provides craft materials, instructions, and a recommended picture book story to open conversations and share positive life stories across different generations of family and friends.

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Winter Reading Program

Monday, December 29 to Saturday, January 31 | All Ages

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A five-week reading program through the Beanstack app that encourages people to keep reading over Winter Break and beyond. This simplified version of the Summer Reading Program begins during school break, and asks children, teens, and adults to read one hour a week for five weeks.

One-Time Programs

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Homemade Notebooks

Thursday, January 22 at 5pm | Ages 15+

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​Kick off the new year with a touch of creativity! Discover easy bookbinding techniques and make your own handmade notebook, perfect for organizing your thoughts, plans, and dreams for the year ahead.

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Vision Board Workshop

Tuesday, January 27 at 4pm | Adults

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​Unlock the power of visualization in this inspiring Vision Board Workshop! Whether you're setting personal goals, manifesting dreams, or seeking clarity, this hands-on session will guide you in creating a personalized vision board to bring your aspirations to life and pursue your ideal future. No artistic experience needed.

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Washi Tape Monograms

Thursday, February 12 at 5pm | Ages 15+

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​Create a personal piece of art that’s perfect for your wall or as a gift for a loved one! Choose your favorite washi tape colors and patterns and use them to make a unique monogram. The only crafty skills needed are the ability to cut and place tape, making this a perfect project for beginners!

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From Sap to Syrup

Friday, February 27 at 10:30am | Adults

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​Join us in welcoming Latodami Nature center for a fun and educational program on maple syrup making! Learn about the history of maple syrup production in Pennsylvania, discover how to tap a maple tree, and explore the process of turning sap into syrup.

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Rolled Magazine Art

Thursday, March 12 at 5pm | Ages 15+

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​Turn old magazines into vibrant, eye-catching art! This versatile craft can be applied to a variety of different outlines, from the abstract to the complex. Whether you carefully coordinate your colors or decide to embrace chaos, this beginner-friendly project delivers impressive results.

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Self Defense Class

Saturday, March 14 at 10:30am | Ages 14+

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Learn to defend yourself from sexual assault and intimate partner violence with this class led by trained advocates. This program is geared towards women, but male partners can learn how to support and practice with their female partners.

The mission of Mars Area Public Library is to inform, educate, entertain, and culturally enrich by providing books,​ library materials, facilities, and professional
services for all individuals in our area.

Hours

 

Mon-Thurs: 10am-7pm
 

Friday: 10am-3pm
 

Saturday: 9am-4pm (10am-2pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

Contact

 

724-625-9048
 

jcallihan@bcfls.org

 

107 Grand Avenue/P.O. Box 415

Mars, PA 16046

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